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LS51 UYB

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,558 mi
Last recorded45,558 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 UYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,558 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 43,133 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,133 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,306 miles

STRONG ADVISORY. REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Fail 6 Nov 2008 39,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

STRONG ADVISORY. REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,147 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 32,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LS51 UYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS51 UYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LS51 UYB?

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What year was LS51 UYB registered?

LS51 UYB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is LS51 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 UYB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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